Abu Dhabi Time to IST Converter
IST is 1 hour 30 minutes ahead of GST. 9:00 AM GST = 10:30 AM IST.
IST is 1 hour 30 minutes ahead of GST. To convert Abu Dhabi Time to IST, add 1 hour 30 minutes to the Abu Dhabi Time time: 9:00 AM GST = 10:30 AM IST.
Abu Dhabi Time (Abu Dhabi time) is used in Abu Dhabi, UAE. IST (India Time) is used in India and Sri Lanka (UTC+5:30, no daylight saving time).
IST here means India Standard Time, not Irish or Israel Standard Time.
Abu Dhabi Time to IST time conversion table
Abu Dhabi Time to IST on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| Abu Dhabi Time | IST | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM GST | 1:30 AM IST | night |
| 1:00 AM GST | 2:30 AM IST | night |
| 2:00 AM GST | 3:30 AM IST | night |
| 3:00 AM GST | 4:30 AM IST | night |
| 4:00 AM GST | 5:30 AM IST | night |
| 5:00 AM GST | 6:30 AM IST | — |
| 6:00 AM GST | 7:30 AM IST | — |
| 7:00 AM GST | 8:30 AM IST | — |
| 8:00 AM GST | 9:30 AM IST | — |
| 9:00 AM GST | 10:30 AM IST | work hours |
| 10:00 AM GST | 11:30 AM IST | work hours |
| 11:00 AM GST | 12:30 PM IST | work hours |
| 12:00 PM GST | 1:30 PM IST | work hours |
| 1:00 PM GST | 2:30 PM IST | work hours |
| 2:00 PM GST | 3:30 PM IST | work hours |
| 3:00 PM GST | 4:30 PM IST | work hours |
| 4:00 PM GST | 5:30 PM IST | — |
| 5:00 PM GST | 6:30 PM IST | — |
| 6:00 PM GST | 7:30 PM IST | — |
| 7:00 PM GST | 8:30 PM IST | — |
| 8:00 PM GST | 9:30 PM IST | — |
| 9:00 PM GST | 10:30 PM IST | night |
| 10:00 PM GST | 11:30 PM IST | night |
| 11:00 PM GST | 12:30 AM IST | next day |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert Abu Dhabi Time to IST
Add 1 hour 30 minutes to the Abu Dhabi Time time to get IST.
Example: 9:00 AM GST = 10:30 AM IST.
Across midnight: 11:00 PM GST = 12:30 AM IST (next day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between Abu Dhabi Time and IST
The time difference between Abu Dhabi Time and IST is 1 hour 30 minutes all year – IST is ahead of GST.
Abu Dhabi Time and IST during daylight saving time
- Abu Dhabi Time does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+4 all year.
- IST does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+5:30 all year.
Best time for a meeting between Abu Dhabi Time and IST
Abu Dhabi Time and IST share 6 hours 30 minutes of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 3:30 PM GST lands between 10:30 AM and 5:00 PM IST, inside working hours for both.
Abu Dhabi Time to IST FAQ
What is the time difference between Abu Dhabi Time and IST?
IST is 1 hour 30 minutes ahead of GST all year. 9:00 AM GST = 10:30 AM IST.
What is 9 AM Abu Dhabi Time in IST?
9:00 AM GST is 10:30 AM IST.
What is 12 PM (noon) Abu Dhabi Time in IST?
12:00 PM GST is 1:30 PM IST.
Is IST ahead of or behind Abu Dhabi Time?
IST is 1 hour 30 minutes ahead of GST, so it is later in IST than in Abu Dhabi Time.
Does Abu Dhabi Time change for daylight saving time?
No. Abu Dhabi Time stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving time.
Does IST change for daylight saving time?
No. IST stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving time.
What is the best time for a meeting between Abu Dhabi Time and IST?
Abu Dhabi Time and IST share 6 hours 30 minutes of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 3:30 PM GST lands between 10:30 AM and 5:00 PM IST, inside working hours for both.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.